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Preselected only
The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$661,850
- Grants listed
- 50
- Assets, end of year
- $12,039,733
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Tax year 2023
$566,021
- Grants listed
- 46
- Assets, end of year
- $11,882,638
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Tax year 2022
$539,675
- Grants listed
- 41
- Assets, end of year
- $11,120,855
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Tax year 2021
$583,959
- Grants listed
- 45
- Assets, end of year
- $13,859,542
-
Tax year 2020
$580,440
- Grants listed
- 58
- Assets, end of year
- $12,754,235
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Tax year 2018
$556,366
- Grants listed
- 42
- Assets, end of year
- $9,582,634
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Chicago Youth CentersChicago, IL
Support program
$100,000 -
Cristo Rey St Martin College PrepWaukegan, IL
Support program
$75,000 -
Revolution WorkshopChicago, IL
Support program
$51,000 -
Chicago Jesuit AcademyChicago, IL
Support program
$50,500 -
Chicago Public Library FoundationChicago, IL
Program support
$50,000 -
Holy Family MinistriesNorthfield, IL
Program support
$50,000 -
Noble Network's Summer of A LifetimeChicago, IL
Program support
$40,000 -
Bernie's Book BankLake Bluff, IL
Program support
$33,000 -
Winnetka Community HouseWinnetka, IL
Program support
$27,500 -
Mothers Trust FoundationLake Forest, IL
Support program
$26,500 -
Communities in Schools ChicagoChicago, IL
Support program
$25,000 -
Josselyn CenterNorthfield, IL
Program support
$25,000 -
Wsia Education FoundationKansas City, MO
Program support
$15,400 -
Gamma Lota SigmaYardley, PA
Support program
$15,000 -
Building Peaceful BridgesGlenview, IL
Program support
$15,000 -
Winnetka Congregational ChurchWinnetka, IL
Program support
$10,850 -
Operation WarmPhiladelphia, PA
Program support
$10,000 -
Crystal Community Ski ClubThompsonville, MI
Program support
$10,000 -
Iota Court Preservation AssociationMadison, WI
Program support
$4,000 -
Winnetka-Northfield Rotary Charitable FundWinnetka, IL
Program support
$2,800 -
Winnetka Historical SocietyWinnetka, IL
Program support
$2,500 -
Indian Hill Club Scholarship FoundationWinnetka, IL
Support program
$2,000 -
Wolf SanctuaryLaporte, CO
Program support
$2,000 -
New Hampton SchoolNew Hampton, NH
Program support
$2,000 -
National MS SocietyNew York, NY
Program support
$1,500 -
Connections for the HomelessEvanston, IL
Program support
$1,500 -
Family Service Center of WilmetteNorthfield, IL
Program support
$1,000 -
Junior League of Evanston-North ShoreWinnetka, IL
Program support
$1,000 -
Wbez Chicago Public MediaChicago, IL
Program support
$1,000 -
Annika FoundationOrlando, FL
Program support
$1,000 -
Catch Is CommunityNorthbrook, IL
Program support
$1,000 -
NAMI Cook County North SuburbanSkokie, IL
Program support
$1,000 -
Triad Golden Retriever RescueGreensboro, NC
Program support
$1,000 -
Crow Island Stewardship GroupWinnetka, IL
Program support
$650 -
Counseling Center of the North ShoreWinnetka, IL
Support program
$500 -
Jane Goodall InstituteWashington, DC
Program support
$500 -
New Trier Educational FoundationNorthfield, IL
Program support
$500 -
Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkEl Segundo, CA
Program support
$500 -
WikimediaSan Francisco, CA
Program support
$500 -
American Heart AssociationDallas, TX
Program support
$500 -
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationBethesda, MD
Program support
$500 -
HadleyWinnetka, IL
Program support
$500 -
Sheboygan Falls Kiwanis FDSheboygan Falls, WI
Program support
$500 -
Rotary Charitable FoundationEvanston, IL
Program support
$450 -
Winnetka Public Schools FoundationWinnetka, IL
Program support
$250 -
Our Place of NTTWilmette, IL
Program support
$250 -
United Way of Sheboygan CountySheboygan, WI
Program support
$250 -
Windy City Performing ArtsChicago, IL
Program support
$250 -
Sheboygan County Historical Research FoundationSheboygan Falls, WI
Program support
$100 -
Volunteer Center of Greater ChicagoWinnetka, IL
Program support
$100
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Youth development2 grants $133,00033% of the total
- Education7 grants $130,40033% of the total
- Jobs and employment1 grant $51,00013% of the total
- Arts and culture1 grant $27,5007% of the total
- Human services2 grants $27,5007% of the total
- Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $15,2504% of the total
- 5 other causes6 grants $14,5004% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Illinois33 grants $597,100
- Pennsylvania2 grants $25,000
- Missouri1 grant $15,400
- Michigan1 grant $10,000
- Wisconsin4 grants $4,850
- Colorado1 grant $2,000
- New Hampshire1 grant $2,000
- New York1 grant $1,500
- California2 grants $1,000
- Florida1 grant $1,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Brian Van CleaveCHAIRMAN Hours 0.5Pay $0
- John Van CleaveCHAIRMEN EMERITUS Hours 0.5Pay $0
- Katie ShookSECRETARY Hours 0.5Pay $0
- Lynn Van CleaveTRUSTEE Hours 0.5Pay $0
- Patti Van CleaveEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $64,992
The return
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